Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr.

Denominations and Non-Denominationalists (6066)

In this video, Dr. Rast describes the development of Christian denominations as people migrated from Europe to America.

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Neo-Evangelicalism (6065)

In this video, Dr. Rast discusses the decline of fundamentalism and its later re-emergence as neo-evangelicalism.

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Creedal vs Non-creedal (6064)

In this video, Dr. Rast discusses church bodies that refute the use of creeds, demonstrating the futility of this position even among non-creedal groups.

Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., The Lutheran Confessions, Varieties of BeliefAlexander Campbell, baptism, Baptists, Church of Christ, Creed, Disciples of Christ, immersion, New Hampshire Confession of Faith, non-creedal, Restorationist Movement

The Use of Creeds (6063)

In this video, Dr. Rast provides a brief overview of the three ecumenical creeds, the Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed, discussing their origin and purpose.

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Mennonites, Amish and Quakers (6061)

In this video, Dr. Rast discusses the origins and beliefs of the Radical Reformation, including the Mennonites, the Amish, and the Quakers.

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Luther’s Influence on Baptists, Episcopalians, and Presbyterians (6060)

In this video, Dr. Rast discusses Martin Luther’s influence on the Baptist, Episcopal, and Presbyterian Churches.

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Presbyterianism (6059)

In this video, Dr. Rast traces the roots of the Presbyterian Church back to England, examines its polity, and discusses the doctrinal variation within the different branches of Presbyterianism.

Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., Varieties of BeliefArminianism, Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, Calvinism, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, double predestination, Elizabeth I, John Knox, Marian exiles, Mary I, Orthodox Presbyterian Church, predestination, presbyter, Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Church USA, Westminster Confession

The Church of England and the Episcopal Church (6058)

In this video, Dr. Rast examines the history, polity, and ritual in the Church of England which would become the Episcopal Church in the United States.

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The Baptist Movement (6057)

In this video, Dr. Rast discusses the emergence of the Baptist Movement in England, its spread to the United States, and its distinguishing doctrines.

Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., Varieties of BeliefAnglican Church, Baptist Church, Baptists, believers baptism, Calvinistic Baptists, Church of England, ecclesiology, General Baptists, immersion, infant baptism, John Smyth, Mark 7:3, Particular Baptists, Puritans, Roger Williams, Titus 3:5-8

The Council of Trent (6056)

In this video, Dr. Rast discusses the Council of Trent, where the Roman Catholic Church formally addressed Martin Luther’s assertions of error within Catholic doctrine and practice.

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